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Five stocks saw a short buildup on March 13 as rising open interest and declining prices indicated bearish sentiment in the F&O segment, with traders anticipating further downside in these stocks.

Indian government bond yields remained steady on Thursday, with the benchmark 10-year yield at 6.6835%. While domestic retail inflation eased to 3.61% last month, the market is cautious due to global trade war concerns. Some expect the Reserve Bank of India to cut rates further, with a possible 25 basis points cut in April.

Retail investors have reduced their stakes in 63 small and midcap stocks, which saw declines between 61% and 20% in 2025. The sell-off started over the past three quarters, indicating a potential prediction of market downturns or profit booking. Some top names include Paytm, Polycab India, and Voltas.

On Wednesday, both gold and silver ended on a positive note in the domestic and international markets. The gold April futures contract settled at ₹86,686 per 10 grams, reflecting a gain of 0.62%, while the silver May futures contract settled at ₹99,476 per kilogram.

JSW Energy shares: The company stated that the transaction is valued at an enterprise value of ₹7.54 crore, subject to post-closing adjustments as specified in the Share Purchase Agreement (SPA).

The Indian market is expected to consolidate on Thursday, tracking positive global cues. Nifty futures closed 0.17% lower at 22,527, while India VIX fell 2.7%. Options data suggests a broader range of 21,800–22,800. Experts recommend stocks like Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, and Narayana Hrudayalaya for short-term gains, with key resistance at 22,650 and support at 22,300.

Polycab shares: Under the agreement, Polycab will act as the Project Implementation Agency (PIA), responsible for overseeing the design, supply, construction, installation, upgrading, operation, and maintenance of the middle-mile network.

Indian equity indices traded higher with gains in banking and IT stocks, spurred by softer inflation data in U.S. and India. However, global tensions loom as Trump s tariff threats persist. Key gains include Tata Steel and MTNL, while tech stocks lead in Asia. Crude oil prices ease, and the rupee strengthens against the dollar.

JM Financial has recommended buying Samhi Hotels, setting a target price at Rs 245, as opposed to the current Rs 146.25. The small-cap hotel company reported significant financial growth, with a total income increase to Rs 298.72 crore and a net profit of Rs 22.78 crore for the quarter ending 31-12-2024.